VI
Generally, should only be performed provided they do not cause or increase pain
- Elbow Stretch:
- A. With the opposite hand, hold the fingers of the affected arm up and stretch for 5 seconds as illustrated. Rest for several seconds, then repeat the stretch for 10 repetitions.
- B. Perform a similar stretch, but this time then the wrist of the affected arm down and hold and stretch for 5 seconds. Rest for several seconds and repeat for 10 repetitions.
- Twist: Hold a towel with two hands and twist the towel to the maximum
position with the hand in the opposite direction. Hold the twisted
position for 5 seconds, then relaxed. Repeat for 10 repetitions.
- Elbow Flexion:
Hold a 5 pound weight in the hand of the affected
arm and fully bend the elbow. Performed three sets of
10 repetitions and then increase weight in the hand as
comfort permits.
- Forearm Rotation:
Hold a 2 pound weight in the hand of the affected
arm and slowly rotate the forearm palm up, then palm
down. Performed three sets of 10 repetitions and then
increase weight as comfort permits.
- Wrist Curl:
In the hand of the affected arm and with the forearm facing you, hold
a 2 pound weight and bend the wrist slowly up. Hold for 5 seconds, then
rest. Repeat for three sets of 10 repetitions. Increase weight as comfort
permits.
- Wrist Extension:
In the hand of the affected arm, hold a 2 pound weight with the
forearm and hand facing downwards. Slowly bend the wrist up and hold
for 5 seconds then rest. Repeat for three sets of 10 repetitions. Increase
weight as comfort permits.
